2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

121.   Dishonoured cheques

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    (1)   In the event that a cheque accepted in payment of revenue or for any other service is dishonoured on presentation, an accounting officer or collector of revenue accepting the cheque shall take appropriate action to recover the payment.

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    (2)   Where a payment is made to the Government by cheque and is dishonoured, the Accountant General shall immediately write to the Government Agency to recover the value of the transaction that is dishonoured and other related bank charges.